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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist

Native to: Austria, Czechoslovakia, France, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain, Ukraine, Yugoslavia

Introduced to: Canada, North America, United States

Native

Introduced

Hesperis matronalisHesperis matronalis

Dames Rocket

In Stock: 3.684 lb (Total:3.684lb)

Hesperis matronalis

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Details

Germination:

85%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

259,473

Quantity:

3.68 lb

Collected in:

Oregon

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1832584

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist

Native to: Austria, Czechoslovakia, France, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain, Ukraine, Yugoslavia

Introduced to: Canada, North America, United States

Native

Introduced

Introducing Hesperis matronalis, affectionately known as Dame's Rocket, a charming and fragrant addition to your garden that offers both beauty and appeal to pollinators. This herbaceous perennial, belonging to the Brassicaceae family, boasts an enchanting fragrance, especially in the evening, making it a captivating presence in any outdoor space. Originating from Europe to central Asia, it thrives in USDA zones 3 to 8 and reaches heights of 1 to 3 feet, with a spread of 1 to 2 feet.

Dame's Rocket dazzles with its showy, four-petaled flowers that bloom from April to May in shades of white, lavender, and violet. These blooms attract butterflies and are excellent for cutting, filling your home with their sweet scent. Its low-maintenance nature makes it ideal for naturalizing in meadows, cottage gardens, or borders, where it pairs well with late-developing perennials. While it may become woody at the base over time, its prolific self-seeding ensures its persistence in your garden for years.

Although considered a non-native, it has naturalized in parts of eastern North America, often mistaken for a native wildflower. Hesperis matronalis thrives in full sun to part shade, with well-drained soil and moderate watering. Embrace this lovely plant's storied past—from its Greek and Latin roots reflecting evening fragrance and springtime celebrations—and enjoy its vibrant presence in your garden!